Meet the Candidates: Sal Albanese

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 6, 2017

Former teacher, city council member, Democratic mayoral hopeful, Sal Albanese talks about his campaign for Democratic nomination for mayor against the incumbent Bill de Blasio. He explains his vision for fixing mass transit with an improved signal system and for subsidizing rents to lessen homelessness.  

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